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HB 1928

RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 19 co-sponsors

HB 1928 modifies Hawaii's beverage container deposit recycling program; currently awaiting committee review on environmental, consumer, and fiscal implications.

Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 262-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
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Bill Summary · HB 1928

Legislative bill overview

HB 1928 relates to Hawaii's deposit beverage container recycling program, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative record provided. The bill has been referred to the Energy, Environmental Protection (EEP), Consumer Protection (CPC), and Finance (FIN) committees, indicating it likely involves environmental standards, consumer impacts, or fiscal implications related to beverage container deposits and recycling.

Why is this important

Deposit beverage container programs directly affect consumer behavior, retailer operations, and waste management infrastructure. Hawaii, an island state with limited landfill capacity and significant environmental constraints, has particular interest in maximizing recycling rates and reducing ocean-bound plastic waste. Changes to deposit programs can influence participation rates, recycling infrastructure investment, and costs passed to consumers and businesses.

Potential points of contention

  • Deposit amount adjustments - Increasing or decreasing deposit values affects consumer incentives to return containers versus throwing them away, with economic impacts on low-income households
  • Retailer compliance burden - Expanding which retailers must accept returns or changing redemption requirements creates operational and cost challenges for small businesses
  • Program scope expansion - Extending deposits to new container types (aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic varieties) increases complexity and infrastructure needs while potentially improving recycling rates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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